With every punch Avs captain Gabe Landeskog landed to the mug of a bozo wearing a Blues sweater, the message was pounded home: Do not mistake pretty for weak.
The NHL playoffs are not for the meek of heart. Turn the other cheek? This ain’t church, pal.
This best-of-seven series got chippy early. So be it. Are you sure this is a battle you want, St. Louis? Colorado is built to make good trouble. In a 4-1 victory, Landeskog bombed the Blues with a Gordie Howe hat trick: a goal, not one but two assists and a fight.